SEPTEMBER at PENN

Roman Glass: Reflections on Cultural Change

This light green pitcher is one of some 200 ancient glass vessels
in the University Museum's new exhibition of ancient glass vesselsbowls,
cups, jugs and unguent bottles. Among all simple domestic wares that were
produced in Rome's eastern provinces in the 4th century A.D., this pitcher
is unique for its complexity of decoration and technical quality. To create
its subtle basket-weave patterning, it was mold-blown not once, but twice.
The form of its handle and mouth were surely an imitation of a then-fashionable
shape among Roman silverware. The pitcher, which is about four inches tall,
was a gift of Lydia T. Morris, in 1916. She and her brother John Morris
lived in the Victorian estate that has become the University's Morris Arboretum.

CONFERENCE

13 Manipulated Realities: Imagery in the Digital Age; a symposium in
two afternoon sessions with panels on issues related to photogra phy in
the digital age and photography as a documentary medium; 1-5:30 p.m.; followed
by reception and exhibition viewing. Free to PENNCard holders and ICA members;
$10 public and $5 students.

6 Photography After Photography: Memory and Representation in the Digital
Age; an international touring exhibition featuring works by 30 photographers
and media artists who use digital imaging techniques that question photography's
inherent claim to represent reality; opening recep tion: September 5, 5:30-7:30
p.m.; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through October 26.

10 Pilgrimage: multi-media photographs and video works by Heather Marshall
; investigate collective histories of the American South, specifically her
own southern heritage; reception: September 10, 5-7 p.m.; Esther Klein Art
Gallery. Through October 3.

13 Eggi's Village: Life Among the Minangkabau of Indonesia; 45 ethnographic
photographs and commentary by anthropologist Peggy Reeves Sanday which weave
a story of life among the largest and most modern matrilineal society in
the world today; first floor, Sharpe Gallery, University Museum. Through
December 7.

27 Roman Glass: Reflections on Cultural Change; more than 200 examples
of Roman glass and associated materials such as pottery and bronze from
the first century B.C. through the sixth century A.D.; explore how cultural
change, technological innovation and the social aspects of wealth and taste
were constant influences on glassmaking; second floor Dietrich Gallery,
University Museum. Through June 1998.

Now

An Architecture of Independence: The Making of Modern South Asia; works
of prominent architects from India and Bangladesh, including original drawings,
models, and documentary photographs, trace the development of modern architecture
in the half century since the nations of the Indian subcontinent gained
independence; Arthur Ross Gallery. Through October 5.

Ancient Greek World; Living in Balance: Universe of the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo
and Apache; Ancient Mesopotamia: Royal Tombs of Ur;The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets
and Science; Raven's Journey: World of Alaska's Native People; Buddhism:
History and Diversity of a Great Tradition; University Museum.

FITNESS/LEARNING

6 Penn Faculty and Staff College Admissions Seminars: for Penn faculty
and staff and their high school children to plan for college; 10:30 a.m.;
Alumni Hall, Towne Building. Also September 10, 5 p.m. Call Shelli Mueller,
898-8587 to register.

23 Daily Life in Ancient Rome; four non-credit classes explore lifestyle
in first century A.D., when Roman Empire was expanding; 6:30 -8:30 p.m.;
University Museum.Tuesdays through October 14. To register: 898-6479 (CGS
Special Programs).

Everything You Want to Know About What Ails Your Bones, Joints and Muscles:
expert advice from the top orthopaedic specialists in the Delaware Valley,
noon - 1 p.m.; Bowl Room, Houston Hall. For more information: 1-800-789-PENN.

21 Sunday Concerts in the Galleries: Indian Classical Dance,; in celebration
of India's 50th Anniversary of Independence, the Philadel phia-based Youth
Performance Ensemble from Natya Academy of Indian Dance will perform the
Indian classical dance, Bharathanatyam; 2:30 p.m.; University Museum. For
information call 898-4890.

An Afternoon of Yiddish Music to celebrate the recent gift of the Robert
and Molly Freedman Jewish Music Archive; pianist Zalman Mlotek and singer
Adrienne Cooper, 3-5 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall (Friends of the Library,
Jewish Studies Program). Free admission:Friends of the Library and members
of the Penn community.

ON STAGE

8 Agnes of God; a psychodrama about the inner struggles of three strong
women: a young sheltered nun, an ex-Catholic psychiatrist and a Mother Superior;
8 p.m.; Houston Hall Auditorium. Tickets: $5, call 898-7570 (Penn Players).
Through September 10.

RELIGION

Christian Association

The CA Chapel is open 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. for private prayers and meditation.

SPECIAL EVENTS

13 World Culture Day: Indonesia; 3000 islands inhabited by 300 ethnic
cultures, the fourth most populated country in the world is the fo cus of
the free, day-long festival extravaganza exploring the culture and diversity
of Indonesia; includes 15 dancers direct from Jakarta, shadow pup pets,
fashion show, crafts, food demonstrations, a marketplace and workshops for
children and adults; University Museum (Indonesian Students As sociation
of Philadelphia and Museum).

20 A Taste of the West Side; previews of performances from cultural and
performing arts venues, samples of ethnic cuisine from area restaurants;
exhibits; 6-10 p.m.; University Museum. Tickets: $10 in advance at the Annenberg
Center Box Office or $15 at the door (Philadelphia on the West Side).

SPORTS

For tickets to football games call 898-6151. Information: call 898-4519
or visit the website: www.upenn.edu/athletics

16 Field Hockey vs. Villanova, 7 p.m.

19 Volleyball vs. New Hampshire, 7 p.m., Quaker Classic at Palestra

20 Volleyball vs. Navy, 1 p.m., Quaker Classic at Palestra

Football vs. Dartmouth, 1:30 p.m. (can be heard on WXPN (88.5 FM)

Volleyball vs. Drexel, 6 p.m., Quaker Classic at Palestra

Women's Soccer vs. Dartmouth, 3 p.m.

21 Field Hockey vs. Dartmouth, 1 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Dartmouth, 1 p.m.

24 Women's Soccer vs. Temple, 3:30 p.m.

Field Hockey vs. Lafayette, 7 p.m.

27 Lightweight Football Alumni Game, noon, B Field

Women's Soccer vs. Cornell, 1 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Delaware, 7 p.m.

28 Volleyball vs. Colgate, 3 p.m.

30 Women's Soccer vs. La Salle, 4 p.m.

"Eggi and I --1996," from the upcoming exhibition of color
photographs by anthropologist Peggy Reeves Sanday (right) who spent summers
and sabbaticals in West Sumatra in Indonesia since 1981. Eggi (left), born
on Dr. Sanday's birthday, was named after her. By incorporating Dr. Sanday's
name into their matrilineal line, the family made her one of them, the highest
honor they could have bestowed. When Eggi entered school at age six, she
was given Peggy Sanday's full name but since the family had never seen it
in writing, Eggi spells her name "Peggi Sandi."

Unanticipated Roles for Norepinephrine in Development, Physiology, and
Behavior as Revealed by Targeted-Disruption of the Dopamine Beta­Hydroxylase
Gene in Mice; Steve Thomas, biochemistry, Universtiy of Washington; noon;
M100 John Morgan Buildilng (Pharmacology).

The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls; Joan Brumberg,
Cornell; 7:30 p.m.; Room 109, Annenberg School (Women's Studies, History
and Sociology of Science).

11 Between Notion and Reality; Balkrishna Doshi, one of the four pioneering
modern architects whose work is on view in the Arthur Ross Gallery's exhibition,
An Architecture of Independence; 4:30 p.m.; Room B2, Meyerson Hall (Arthur
Ross Gallery).

Almanac

Unless otherwise noted all events are open to the general public as well
as to members of the University. For building locations, call 898-5000 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listing of a phone number normally means tickets, reservations
or registration required.

This September calendar is a pull-out for posting. Almanac carries
an Update with additions, changes and cancellations if received by
Monday noon prior to the week of publication. Members of the University
may send notices for the Update or October At Penn calendar.